2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2006 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 2006 Buick Lucerne and 2006 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 806 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 2006 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
Model | Lucerne | Charade |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 989 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 744 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 36 L |